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Transient multidimensional analysis of nonconventional heat pipes with uniform and nonuniform heat distribution.

Author(s) : CAO Y., FAGHRI A.

Type of article: Article

Summary

A body-fitted grid system was applied to a three-dimensional wall and wick model, which was coupled with a transient compressible quasi-one-dimensional vapour flow model. The numerical results were first compared with experimental data from cylindrical heat pipes with good agreement. Numerical calculations were then made for a leading edge heat pipe with localized high heat fluxes. Performance characteristics different from conventional heat pipes are illustrated and some operating limits concerning heat pipe design are discussed.

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  • Original title: Transient multidimensional analysis of nonconventional heat pipes with uniform and nonuniform heat distribution.
  • Record ID : 1992-2643
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. Heat Transf. - vol. 113 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 1991/11
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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